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How to pronounce pies in American English

“pies” pronunciation by American speakers

Listen to pies the way American speakers say it — in real sentences from public video clips that play here, on YouTongue.

“pies” in real sentences — American speakers

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  1. But let's say -- her pies.

    The Obama White House

  2. Consumers are using the extra time at home themselves to bake pies and cakes.

    Federal Reserve

  3. was her grandbaby, “to Chuck E Cheese for his birthday,” because she also made apple pies.

    Dept of Justice

Words that sound like “pies”

Words one sound away from pies — the pairs that are easy to mix up. Listen to them back to back.

Other forms of “pies”

Why real speech

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